Washington Consumer Protection

Washington’s consumer protection laws make unlawful, among other things, “deceptive acts” by businesses.  See  RCW 19.86.020.  “Deceptive” is not defined (and thereby limited) by the legislation.  Thus, courts have favored broad interpretation and application to serve the beneficial purposes of consumer protection. Panag v. Farmers Ins. Co. of Washington , 166 Wn.2d 27, 37, 204 P.3d 885, 889 (2009).   It has been generally held by the courts that deception exists if there is

Based on notices received, homeowners often believe their mortgage loans are constantly being sold. But if you read the fine print, it...

Washington’s Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce and authorizes a private right...

Claims for unpaid debt are subject to the Washington statute of limitations.  When the limitations period expires, the debt is no longer...